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Walmart is hosting a weeklong June sale event featuring thousands of markdowns. Discounts cover categories including tech, fashion
topicTesla, Sunrun, Renew Home team up on massive 16GW virtual power plant
Tesla, Sunrun, and Renew Home have agreed to deliver over 16 GW of flexible capacity to utilities and hyperscalers. The project ag
topicEveryone is worried about AI killing jobs. She’s testing a fix-it plan.
A new nonprofit called RAISE US is partnering with tech companies and state governments to help workers adapt to an AI economy. Th
topicStocks rise after Micron's strong earnings, in-line inflation data: Live updates
US stock indices and futures rose following strong quarterly results from Micron Technology. The gains in semiconductor and AI-lin
topicApple raises prices on MacBook and iPad due to memory crunch, hints at more to come
Apple raised prices on 14 products, including all Mac and iPad models, citing a surge in memory and storage chip costs driven by A
topicStock Market Today: Nasdaq Futures Jump After Micron Earnings; Wendy's in Focus
U.S. stock futures climbed Thursday as strong Micron Technology results reignited confidence in AI and semiconductor stocks. Gains
topicThese Are America’s 100 Best Pizzerias
The 50 Top Pizza USA Guide released its 2026 rankings for the best pizzerias in the United States. Truly Pizza in California took
topicThe 'magic number' for a comfortable retirement just got bigger
The target amount for a comfortable retirement in the U.S. has risen to $1.46 million. Inflation and increasing costs drive this h
Dead endangered whale discovered on bow of cruise ship in Alaska dock
An endangered pregnant fin whale was found on the bow of the Ovation of the Seas after docking in Seward on June 19. Preliminary n
topicTrump Should Shove His Hot Air Where the Sun Shines
The Trump administration is purchasing offshore wind leases to cancel four more projects. This includes one project located off th
topicYet Another Piece of AI-Pilled Speculative Fiction Has Gone Dangerously Viral
A piece of speculative fiction called Europe 2031 is being shared among high-level European officials. The text describes a bleak
topicIs China Closing the A.I. Gap Faster Than Expected?
The United States remains the global leader in AI, but China is rapidly narrowing the gap using cost-efficient systems. Chinese fi
topicDoorbell cam filmed Tesla Autopilot crash that killed woman in her home
A Tesla Model 3 crashed into a home in Katy, Texas, killing 76-year-old Martha Avila. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administ
topicChinese Oil Imports May Never Fully Recover From Iran War
Chinese crude imports have dropped to their lowest level since 2018. The decline is driven by the war with Iran, weak margins, and
topic1,250 hp hybrid Corvette shatters the Pikes Peak production record
JR Hildebrand drove a 1,250 hp hybrid Corvette ZR1X to a new production car record at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. The
topicBlood pressure medication recalled for potential ineffectiveness
A nationwide recall affects 11,460 bottles of the blood pressure drug chlorthalidone. Testing indicates the medication may not dis
topicCreators are the new kings of advertising's biggest bash
Content creators and influencers have become central figures at the Cannes Lions festival in France. These individuals are pursuin
topicDollar Rises to One-Year High, U.S. Markets Closed for Holiday
The U.S. dollar index reached 101.44, its strongest level since May 13, 2025. Traders are positioning for a hawkish Federal Reserv
topicTrump administration unveils sweeping terms of proposed Iran agreement
President Donald Trump signed a preliminary agreement with Iran on June 17. The deal aims to resolve conflicts regarding nuclear p
topicStock market today: Dow rises, S&P 500 and Nasdaq slip ahead of Fed rate decision
The US stock market shows mixed movement as investors await the Federal Reserve's rate decision. The Dow Jones index rose while th
topicNasdaq futures soar 2% after Micron's strong earnings, in-line inflation data: Live updates
Nasdaq futures jumped 2% following Micron's strong earnings report and in-line inflation data. The tech-heavy index rebounded afte
topicWhy Hertz Stock Is Having Its Worst Day Ever
Hertz stock experienced its steepest single-day drop on record, falling almost 41% on Wednesday. The decline followed a reduced se
topicCerebras stock plunges after earnings as CEO says margin outlook was misunderstood
Cerebras shares fell sharply following its first public financial report due to concerns over projected gross margins. CEO Andrew
topicJeffrey Gundlach says Fed's Warsh is not going to be the 'easy money' chairman many hoped for
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh is implementing a new approach to monetary policy and economic management. He has appointed a